Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 93267

Farms: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 20 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Greg Smith

ConservativeMid Buckinghamshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues in MHCLG responsible for fire services regarding what further steps can be taken to prevent farm fires.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra Ministers and officials have regular discussions with their counterparts in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on a range of issues.